Pro's of Psychological Animal Research

Conrad Cheung

Mr. Mitchell

DATE \@ "MMMM d, y" August 26, 2014

Pros of Animal Use in Scientific Research

In an article of Psychology Today, it says "The study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of experimental psychology, shedding light on complex human emotions." Over the years, the introduction of animals has been essential and vital to the study of sciences such as psychology and biology. Animal research has contributed and helped advanced our understanding and learning of human behavior, and also have been used in models for human psychiatric disorders and other similar neurological diseases to help analyze and cure. Animals should be required to help further our understanding of the human mind in order to help reduce illnesses in animals and humans alike, assist in the aid of mental illnesses, and improve our knowledge of the mind and its complexity.

Use of animals in research is often misinterpreted and blown up by the media.

Animal,Porkey Pig, Lobund-Wistar

English: Animal Research Centre

Fistulation

There are a set of guidelines that every research facility follows. There are ethical guidelines and strict federal, state, and local regulations that govern the care and use of animals in research which ensures the safety of animals throughout the research process. Many scientists complete their research with compassion and the commitment responsible humane ethical treatment of animals. Many scientists complete their tests and experiments with compassion for the animals because they are helping us in every aspect, along with responsible, humane, and ethical treatment. Improvements in animal welfare and health are often due to their discoveries. Due to the need of replacing the subjects which tests are performed, scientists tend to use less complex species when possible (i.e animals which have a decreased attention span, can reproduce quickly), decreasing the use of animals such as apes and chimpanzees. Not only that, but in...